almost... there....
03-06-2011, 09:33 PM
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almost... there....
Almost have the '98 Hawk ready to ride. I have rebuilt the clutch M/C, put new brake pads on, bled all lines (love the mity-vac!), had all the plastics painted, recovered the seat and bought a rear cowl, put a new stock air filter on (pricey!), replaced a small coolant hose, and cleaned/rebuilt the turn signal controls, which were very sticky. That turn signal control cleaning was a real learning exercise and it became an adventure after I went to put it back together and it took a few tries to finally figure it out. All I need now is a battery and some 50+ degree weather! Where do I go for that?
03-07-2011, 05:23 AM
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I have had good experiences with AGM battery purchases from Batteries Plus. If you can find a location nearby, I would recommend looking in that direction. As far as riding in 50 degree weather, you are in the wrong region right now... your Hawk wants to migrate SOUTH where all the other birds fly when it gets cold. Follow the flock.
03-07-2011, 07:02 AM
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I have had good experiences with AGM battery purchases from Batteries Plus. If you can find a location nearby, I would recommend looking in that direction. As far as riding in 50 degree weather, you are in the wrong region right now... your Hawk wants to migrate SOUTH where all the other birds fly when it gets cold. Follow the flock.
03-07-2011, 10:05 AM
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I was also thinking of changing to summer air in the tires... My mechanic friend is going to give me a good deal on the changeover.
03-07-2011, 07:01 PM
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Almost have the '98 Hawk ready to ride. I have rebuilt the clutch M/C, put new brake pads on, bled all lines (love the mity-vac!), had all the plastics painted, recovered the seat and bought a rear cowl, put a new stock air filter on (pricey!), replaced a small coolant hose, and cleaned/rebuilt the turn signal controls, which were very sticky. That turn signal control cleaning was a real learning exercise and it became an adventure after I went to put it back together and it took a few tries to finally figure it out. All I need now is a battery and some 50+ degree weather! Where do I go for that?
03-07-2011, 08:06 PM
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I am just south of Springfield, so not too far from Danville. Might be going out to Indy this summer and if so, I will try to look you up. If you ever come around Springpatch, let me know.
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03-08-2011, 05:46 AM
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03-08-2011, 08:28 AM
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I bought the bike last year when I lived south of Springfield. In the Girard, Palmyra, Carlinville Triangle. We just moved this way around last Thanksgiving. I go back there all the time and will be on the Hawk quite a bit.
03-08-2011, 09:19 AM
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Cool. I live in Chatham, and know that area. Let me know when you are in the 'hood.
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